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How to get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by subway and train?

From Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

65min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Harvard station to Broadway @ Gladstone St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 97 bus and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

71min$10.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 9797
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Linden Square Via Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Gladstone St
    ID 5565
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Wakefield and Wakefield, MA, Wakefield is approximately 14.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wakefield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

Public transit stations close to Wakefield, MA, Wakefield

Wakefield, MA is located at Wakefield, MA, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is North Ave @ Chestnut St - Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Reading

Bus stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • North Ave @ Chestnut St - Commuter Rail Station
  • Wakefield
  • North Ave @ Church St

From Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Harvard station to Broadway @ Gladstone St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 97 bus and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

71min$10.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 109109
Bus - 9797
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Linden Square Via Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Gladstone St
    ID 5565
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Malden
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 97, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard Square and Wakefield, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Downtown Crossing station near Wakefield, MA in Wakefield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Wakefield, MA in Wakefield by subway and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard Square to get to Wakefield, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard Square and Wakefield, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Wakefield, MA costs $9.40.